Overview
- The U.S. Embassy’s March 2 alert says risks of crime and kidnapping persist even as the late‑February cartel unrest subsided, and urges travelers to enroll in STEP for security updates.
- Mexico remains at a nationwide Level 2 advisory to exercise increased caution, with six states at Level 4 do not travel: Zacatecas, Colima, Guerrero, Michoacan, Sinaloa and Tamaulipas.
- Quintana Roo, home to Cancun, Tulum and Playa del Carmen, is Level 2, with officials advising extra vigilance after dark, staying in tourist zones, traveling in daylight on toll roads, and using the Guest Assist app.
- Travel operations in major hubs resumed within days of the Feb. 22 violence, and travel advisors report most spring-breakers are still going, with some shifting from Puerto Vallarta to Cabo and Cancun.
- Insurance experts note most standard policies exclude cancellations tied to unrest or airspace closures, and recommend considering CFAR and IFAR add‑ons purchased shortly after booking and keeping documentation for any claims.